Standard 4: Program Administration
4.1 Managing Information Resources: Selecting, Organizing, Using
4.2 Managing Program Resources: Human, Financial, Physical
4.3 Comprehensive and Collaborative Strategic Planning and Assessment
Moving from the classroom to the library meant that I had to learn a new skill set dedicated to the day to day operations at a library, which are much different than managing a classroom. One of my big objectives, updating the
SCCS policy and procedures manual, ensures that the library is run in an
efficient, organized manner. The updated
manual lists the selections and acquisitions guidelines which I have used to add resources
over the past four years. Working with a
budget of around $15,000 USD per year, I order books, audiovisual materials, and
program subscriptions, with the input of teacher and student recommendations, that enhance the school’s mission, vision, and
goals. I recently met with the new director and the business manager to discuss bugetary needs for the upcoming school year. Data drives my ordering process - I spend roughly 65% of my budget on materials for the elementary school, because circulation reports indicate that they are the heaviest library users. With the move to an iPad program at the secondary level, I am now dedicating money to building up the eBook YA fiction collection.
A large part of my job has been to catalog the many donated books we receive each year. A decision must be made about each item – whether to add it to the collection, give it to the teachers for their classroom libraries, or put it in the used book sale. If the item is added to the collection, I must catalog it and then the library assistant finishes the processing. On average, I take 15 minutes to catalog each item and I typically use Follett Titlewave or Worldcat.org to assist with the MARC records creation of the cataloging.
At the CBA, I was able to work on several projects that fall within Standard 4 including a reorganization project that involved rearranging all the books in the non-fiction section. This needed to be done for additional shelf room along with the removal of duplicate copies. I was also able to assit the staff with a job description document, which they will include in the CBA's policy and procedures manual. Before I created this document, there was no written policy otulining the major responsibilities for the staff.
A large part of my job has been to catalog the many donated books we receive each year. A decision must be made about each item – whether to add it to the collection, give it to the teachers for their classroom libraries, or put it in the used book sale. If the item is added to the collection, I must catalog it and then the library assistant finishes the processing. On average, I take 15 minutes to catalog each item and I typically use Follett Titlewave or Worldcat.org to assist with the MARC records creation of the cataloging.
At the CBA, I was able to work on several projects that fall within Standard 4 including a reorganization project that involved rearranging all the books in the non-fiction section. This needed to be done for additional shelf room along with the removal of duplicate copies. I was also able to assit the staff with a job description document, which they will include in the CBA's policy and procedures manual. Before I created this document, there was no written policy otulining the major responsibilities for the staff.